Vatican: Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

Vatican: Museums Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

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Take a guided tour of the Vatican City and discover the Vatican Museums, walk inside the Sistine Chapel, see the glorious work of Michelangelo and take a trip to St Peter's Basilica.

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Highlights

Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional art historian
Admire the Michelangelo's famous works
Explore the Sistine Chapel
Visit the biggest church of the world
Take a picture of the the Basilica Masterpieces

Description

Explore the Vatican City with a guided tour led by a professional art historian. Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums, admire the stunning Sistine Chapel, and visit the world's heart of Christianity at St. Peter's Basilica. Start your day of sightseeing by meeting your tour guide and your driver at the pre-arranged meeting point. First, enjoy the luxury of skip-the-ticket-line access. Enter the Vatican and start your tour with a visit to the Vatican Museum, a true spectacle for everyone who visits. Your tour itinerary through the museum is specialized to focus on the most important parts of the site. The museum is full of art masterpieces, created by Europe's most famous artists throughout the centuries. Your guide will explain every detail of this place. Next, visit the Sistine Chapel. Once inside, marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling depicting the last judgment. Admire the religious site's other incredible frescoes by many Florentine Renaissance masters. Finish your tour in St. Peter's Square, where your guide will provide all the necessary explanations before you visit St. Peter's Basilica on your own. Admire the Pietà by Michelangelo and the St. Peter's Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Includes

Vatican Museums entry ticket Skip-the-line access Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour

Important Information

Physical or electronic copies of your ID will be accepted. A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No short shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may be refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements. The tour is not wheelchair accessibile and no wheelchair are allowed even foldable ones. St. Peter's Basilica may be closed last minute for private services. Tours starting after 15:30 may not include St. Peter's visit because the church will be closed; these tours will have a guided tour of the Rafael Rooms instead. Small-Group tours are made up of max 12 visitors. Group tours are made up of max 20 visitors